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In what year was the earliest known written use of the word generous recorded in English?

generous

[jen-er-uhs] / ˈdʒɛn ər əs /




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Anmuth highlighted Muse’s user-friendly interface, generous free tier and Meta’s distribution advantage across various social-media platforms.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

It also would authorize a new, more generous pension formula that public-safety employees and local governments could negotiate in collective-bargaining.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

It was Caland’s generous hospitality and boisterous wit that made her custom château a gathering place for a vibrant Westside art circle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

"Greg loved the ocean and was known as a passionate swimmer, sports lover, dedicated worker and an all-round generous, witty guy," his family said in a statement to the broadcaster.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

“You’re lucky they’ve made such a generous offer.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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